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Iglu moves to more modern premises in Wimbledon

Wendy Wu Tours releases first wildlife collection

Touring & Adventure

The UK Holiday Group appoints new head of groups

Hays Travel agency events generate hundreds for community charities

Virgin Atlantic boosts coffers with $745m Heathrow slots loan

New Era Travel ceases trading eight months after founder's death

‘Competition results in better value’ says Jet2 at Gatwick launch

Hays Travel prepares to introduce upgraded iSell system

Virgin Atlantic boosts coffers with $745m Heathrow slots loan

Virgin Atlantic boosts coffers with $745m Heathrow slots loan

Airline to invest in fleet following deal with asset management firm

New Era Travel ceases trading eight months after founder's death

New Era Travel ceases trading eight months after founder's death

‘Competition results in better value’ says Jet2 at Gatwick launch

‘Competition results in better value’ says Jet2 at Gatwick launch

Hays Travel prepares to introduce upgraded iSell system

Hays Travel prepares to introduce upgraded iSell system

Sustainability experts lined up for fifth Travel Weekly summit

Sustainability experts lined up for fifth Travel Weekly summit

Daniel Robb announces departure from Audley Travel

Daniel Robb announces departure from Audley Travel

Touring & Adventure

Tui early Black Friday offers apply to holidays until October 2027

Tui early Black Friday offers apply to holidays until October 2027

Iglu moves to more modern premises in Wimbledon

Iglu moves to more modern premises in Wimbledon

Wendy Wu Tours releases first wildlife collection

Wendy Wu Tours releases first wildlife collection

Touring & Adventure

The UK Holiday Group appoints new head of groups

The UK Holiday Group appoints new head of groups

Hays Travel agency events generate hundreds for community charities

Hays Travel agency events generate hundreds for community charities

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Travel Agents

Tenerife unveils agent training platform and webinars to boost trade knowledge

Tenerife unveils agent training platform and webinars to boost trade knowledge

Destination outlines aim to attract ’better’ type of visitor

Gold Medal hosts 40 agents at Access All Areas head office event

Gold Medal hosts 40 agents at Access All Areas head office event

Uniworld creates agency assets to capitalise on new TV show

Uniworld creates agency assets to capitalise on new TV show

Hays Travel urges agents to achieve equal sales across short-haul, long-haul and cruise

Hays Travel urges agents to achieve equal sales across short-haul, long-haul and cruise

Tipto hosts first apprentice event in conjunction with Hays Travel

Tipto hosts first apprentice event in conjunction with Hays Travel

Perfect Weddings Abroad unveils new agent training academy

Perfect Weddings Abroad unveils new agent training academy

Tour Operators

Tui Group exceeds 2025 guidance as earnings rise 12.6%

Tui Group exceeds 2025 guidance as earnings rise 12.6%

Chief executive hails record results in Hotels & Resorts and Cruises

Exodus Adventure Travels introduces premium range The Signature Collection

Exodus Adventure Travels introduces premium range The Signature Collection

Jet2 taps into ‘whole new group’ of holidaymakers with Gatwick base

Jet2 taps into ‘whole new group’ of holidaymakers with Gatwick base

Italy flights face Friday disruption due to air traffic controllers’ strike

Italy flights face Friday disruption due to air traffic controllers’ strike

Jet2 to introduce Gatwick flights and holidays

Jet2 to introduce Gatwick flights and holidays

Disney Cruise Line christens fleet's newest arrival

Disney Cruise Line christens fleet's newest arrival

Windstar Cruises opens bookings for 2027 European sailings

Windstar Cruises opens bookings for 2027 European sailings

AE Expeditions adds four itineraries to Antarctica 2027-28 season

AE Expeditions adds four itineraries to Antarctica 2027-28 season

Cruise

MSC Cruises orders two additional World Class ships

MSC Cruises orders two additional World Class ships

Vessels due for delivery in 2030 and 2031

Celebrity Cruises releases range of winter 2027-28 sailings

Celebrity Cruises releases range of winter 2027-28 sailings

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions expands UK sales team

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions expands UK sales team

Travel Counsellors unveils dedicated cruise platform following £1m investment

Travel Counsellors unveils dedicated cruise platform following £1m investment

Ambassador targets international expansion as integration with French line is finalised

Ambassador targets international expansion as integration with French line is finalised

Ambassador ship enters dry dock for refit

Ambassador ship enters dry dock for refit

Air

Engine inspections continue to ground Wizz Air aircraft

Engine inspections continue to ground Wizz Air aircraft

US airlines scramble to restore schedules after ending of longest US government shutdown

US airlines scramble to restore schedules after ending of longest US government shutdown

Tui and Virgin Atlantic extend post-hurricane Jamaica cancellations

Tui and Virgin Atlantic extend post-hurricane Jamaica cancellations

Accommodation

Atlantis The Royal unveils plans for first Maldives resort

Atlantis The Royal unveils plans for first Maldives resort

European business travel set for 8% growth to €390bn next year

European business travel set for 8% growth to €390bn next year

Shortlists unveiled for 2026 Globe Travel Awards

Shortlists unveiled for 2026 Globe Travel Awards

People

Designer Travel fills newly created digital marketing role

Designer Travel fills newly created digital marketing role

Travel Counsellors unveils Hall of Fame to recognise 'legacy' contributions

Travel Counsellors unveils Hall of Fame to recognise 'legacy' contributions

New Not Just Travel marketing chief to drive digital growth

New Not Just Travel marketing chief to drive digital growth

Touring & Adventure

Incredible Journeys partners with G Adventures on Costa Rica fam trip

Incredible Journeys partners with G Adventures on Costa Rica fam trip

Seven places up for grabs in booking incentive

Fred Holidays launches 2026 Switzerland rail brochure in partnership with tourist boards

Fred Holidays launches 2026 Switzerland rail brochure in partnership with tourist boards

HX Expeditions launches 2027-28 programme

HX Expeditions launches 2027-28 programme

UK market 'leading the charge' in overall double-digit growth, says G Adventures founder

UK market 'leading the charge' in overall double-digit growth, says G Adventures founder

G Adventures brings back Change Makers incentive

G Adventures brings back Change Makers incentive

Inside Travel Group to boost trade training and incentive programmes

Inside Travel Group to boost trade training and incentive programmes

Finance

CAA starts consultation on charges for 2026-27

CAA starts consultation on charges for 2026-27

Financial protection perception drives travel agency sales rebound

Financial protection perception drives travel agency sales rebound

Eastern Airways enters administration

Eastern Airways enters administration

Regulation

Abtot marketing toolkit to help members ‘build consumer trust’

Abtot marketing toolkit to help members ‘build consumer trust’

US airlines extend domestic flight cancellations despite tentative deal to end government shutdown

US airlines extend domestic flight cancellations despite tentative deal to end government shutdown

Wizz Air defers delivery of 88 aircraft

Wizz Air defers delivery of 88 aircraft

Portugal poised to launch 10-year tourism growth strategy

Portugal poised to launch 10-year tourism growth strategy

Midcounties Co-operative closes Carrick Travel branch

Midcounties Co-operative closes Carrick Travel branch

Travel agents share 'delight' after Jet2 announces Gatwick launch

Travel agents share 'delight' after Jet2 announces Gatwick launch

Travel Counsellors reports record year despite 'softer' second half

Travel Counsellors reports record year despite 'softer' second half

Hays Travel urges every branch to boost profit in 2026 as strategic priorities unveiled

Hays Travel urges every branch to boost profit in 2026 as strategic priorities unveiled

Dnata confirms plan to close Travel Republic and Netflights B2C brands

Dnata confirms plan to close Travel Republic and Netflights B2C brands

New P&O Ferries ticketing system helps agents to sell extras

New P&O Ferries ticketing system helps agents to sell extras

Dubai welcomes 13% year-on-year increase in UK visitors

Dubai welcomes 13% year-on-year increase in UK visitors

Route 66 at 100: how to drive the Mother Road in 2025

Route 66 at 100: how to drive the Mother Road in 2025

Route 66 at 100: how to drive the Mother Road in 2025

Route 66 at 100: how to drive the Mother Road in 2025

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Six reasons to book a Norwegian cruise with Havila Voyages

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Globe Travel Awards 2026 shortlists revealed

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Elite Travel Group recruits Adam Courtney as business development executive

Elite Travel Group recruits Adam Courtney as business development executive

MAG airports boosted by busy autumn half-term travel

MAG airports boosted by busy autumn half-term travel

Government pledges SAF production will mean ‘little change’ to price of flying

Government pledges SAF production will mean ‘little change’ to price of flying

Ex-Attraction World director Justin Mahoney to join Universal

Ex-Attraction World director Justin Mahoney to join Universal

Meerkat marketer moves to Fred Olsen Cruise Lines from Comparethemarket.com

Meerkat marketer moves to Fred Olsen Cruise Lines from Comparethemarket.com

BA boss insists third runway needed ‘quickly and cheaply’

BA boss insists third runway needed ‘quickly and cheaply’

NCLH confirms order for third Regent Prestige Class ship

NCLH confirms order for third Regent Prestige Class ship

Gibraltar to thank UK trade with new agent pass

Gibraltar to thank UK trade with new agent pass

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